2024-10-28
11 分钟Hey there, are you feeling stressed about the upcoming election?
If so, you're definitely not alone.
A lot of people are feeling it right now and today we're talking about how to manage election anxiety.
and some simple strategies to help you deal with political stress.
Hello, my friends, welcome back to your anxiety toolkit.
This is a place where we talk about all things anxiety and all of the heavy emotions that come along with that.
And that's what we're talking about today.
My name is Kimberly Quinlan,
and today we are tackling a topic that is affecting a lot of people right now,
which is how to manage election anxiety and the stress that comes along with it.
Now, let me first say, if you're feeling more on edge,
maybe you're having trouble sleeping, you're struggling to concentrate,
or maybe just you're noticing more tension in your body,
Maybe even experiencing more frequent panic attacks,
which is very common right now, you're not alone.
Election seasons are so tough and the constant news cycle,
social media debates and the uncertainty can make it feel like the stress is just coming at you from every single angle.
Believe me, this is coming up in every session with my client.
and their distress and their anxiety and their dread, it's real and so is yours.
But the good news is there are things we can do to manage this anxiety and to take care of your mental health.